WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): A family of four Indians from Gujarat — including a baby and a teenager — froze to death in -40F blizzard after walking for 11 hours through waist-high snow to illegally cross border into the US from Canada. Canadian police found the bodies Wednesday, January 19, 33 feet from the border near … Indian-origin Gujrati family of four found frozen to death near US-Canada border
GREAT EXUMA, THE BAHAMAS (TIP): Indian-American golfer Akshay Bhatia has become the third-youngest player to win a Korn Ferry Tour event since the Tour’s establishment in 1990 when he secured a two-stroke victory at The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay, IANS reports. Bhatia, who shot a stunning bogey-free 7-under 65 in the … Indian American golfer Bhatia wins The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Maju Varghese, the Indian American director of the White House Military Office, has quit his post, citing personal reasons. In a series of tweets on Saturday, January 22, Varghese said leading the White House Military Office (WHMO) was the honor of a lifetime. “Overcome with lots of emotion today as a 2.5-year … Indian American Director of White House military office quits citing personal reasons
ATLANTA, GA (TIP): Republican businessman Narender Reddy announced his candidacy Tuesday, January 18, for the newly drawn House District 50 in North Fulton. “I’m running for the State House because we need a leader who will stand up and fight those who would raise taxes, defund police and politicize our schools,” said Reddy. “I’m a … Indian American businessman Narender Reddy announces campaign for newly drawn Georgia House District 50
“The reality is that Punjab State has always stood up against the discriminatory misdoings of the Centre, whether it was during the black-era of the Emergency imposed by PM Indira Gandhi, or the current impasse created by PM Narendra Modi who wanted to crush the farmers by occupying their lands, in order to favor the … Punjab : ‘Degeneration from Radiant to Colorless’
“The India we witness today is what Ambedkar dreamed, Nehru built, and Gandhiji paid the ultimate sacrifice for. It is an epic journey of brave men and women who went on to create an incredible constitution of such breathless ambition with great determination. The people who lived in those villages divided by caste, subcaste, and … Republic Day, January 26, 1950: An Epic Journey of India’s greatest generation
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At independence, the government had taken 49 percent stake and then full ownership in 1953 through nationalisation. The clock has turned a full circle and much more promises are in the air. The initial baby steps since sale announcement have now accelerated to deeper involvement of Tatas. Soon we expect the complete transition of Air … Aviation Industry in the Republic of India
“In the recent years, India’s engagement with the region (West Asia) has transcended from merely transactional and buyer seller relationship to a truly strategic one which is manifested through the accrued dividends in real time. It would not be a truism to say that West Asia is indeed India’s extended neighbourhood and possibly the most … India’s Act West Policy
Paarl (TIP)-Shikhar Dhawan believes that every lean patch in his career has made him “stronger” but it is his clarity and calmness that has enabled him to ride over rough times. The oldest player in the Indian ODI set-up, there were lots of talks about Dhawan’s poor form in domestic cricket but as it has … Tough times made me stronger but needed calm and clarity: Dhawan
Throughout his career, legendary dancer Birju Maharaj, who passed away in New Delhi on January 17, mesmerized people with speed, grace, skill, fluidity and technique of his steps. Born in Lucknow on February 4, 1938, he was the son of prominent Kathak master Jagannath Maharaj and became a leading exponent of the Lucknow Kalka Bindadin … Birju Maharaj: An artist of rare caliber
Ingredients 2 mangos peeled and diced, 1 onion finely chopped, 1/2 a cup of water, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, A pinch of curry powder, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice, A pinch of black pepper, Few crushed pieces of fresh ginger, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of healthy olive oil, 2 … Chicken in coconut milk with mango chutney
30 grams ragi flour (finger millet/nagli), 30 grams whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon Oleev olive pomace oil, Salt as per taste, 30 grams paneer, grated, 1 green chilli, finely chopped, Few mint leaves (pudina), finely chopped, ¼ teaspoon cumin powder (jeera), 1.5 teaspoon of Oleev olive pomace oil, Method – Start with kneading the dough … Ragi Paratha
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin chief inspector in London’s Scotland Yard police force has been dismissed for “gross misconduct” without notice following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS). Davinder Kandohla was found to have breached Standards of Professional Behavior, amounting to “gross misconduct”, in relation to honesty and integrity, authority, respect … Indian-origin Scotland Yard chief Inspector dismissed for misconduct
NEW YORK (TIP): Vishal Garg, the Indian-origin CEO of US-based homeownership firm Better.com, who recently fired nearly 900 employees over a Zoom call and triggered widespread outrage, is returning to his position more than a month after “taking time off” from the job. Garg had fired almost 900 employees over a Zoom call just weeks … Indian-origin CEO who fired 900 employees over Zoom last month is returning to his position
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): President Joe Biden intends to appoint leading Indian American soil scientist Dr. Rattan Lal as a member of Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD). Established in 1975, BIFAD advises the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on agriculture, higher education issues and food insecurity in developing countries. Biden’s intent … Indian American soil scientist Rattan Lal up for a key role
ROCHESTER, NY (TIP): Indian American chemical engineer Poornima Padmanabhan, who is searching for the origins of life based on minute systems of molecules, has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award. An assistant professor chemical engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Padmanabhan was given the five-year, $478,476 award to discover … Indian American chemical engineer Poornima Padmanabhan gets NSF CAREER Award
PROVIDENCE, RI (TIP): Five Indian origin mathematicians are among 45 American Mathematical Society Fellows for 2022 from around the world chosen for their “outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.” “It is an honor to welcome a new class of AMS Fellows and to congratulate them for their notable contributions … 5 Indian origin scientists among 45 American Mathematical Society Fellows in 2022
Shree Ganeshaya Namah!!! By Astro Friend Chirag – Son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla Aries This week, Endurance is the answer; perseverance will pay off. This week, you’ll be patient and tranquil. This week, your troubles will not disturb you. You will dominate your coworkers at work. You will easily perform the assignment that has been … Weekly Horoscope-January 24to Janto January 30, 2022
Kumaon is home to the heavenly districts of Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, Pithoragarh and Udham Singh Nagar – each sustaining a plethora of hill stations, some maddeningly popular, the others unspoiled and waiting to be explored. So grab your camera, and your friends, hoard your car with chips and cola, and psych up for a … Uttarakhand’s jaw-dropping Kumaon Valley
If there is one god in the Hindu pantheon who is a marker of auspicious beginnings, it is Lord Ganesha. The elephant-headed god is worshipped at the beginning of seasons and rituals for this reason. And there is one day in every month of the year when this worship is said to be at its … Sankashti Chaturthi
New Delhi (TIP)- The government on January 19 approved Rs 1,500 crore for equity infusion in the public sector renewal energy lending company IREDA to enhance its capacity to offer financial support to the industry. Sharing the details of the decision taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, … Nod to equity infusion of Rs 1,500 cr in IREDA
United Nations (TIP)- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to India in 2021 were 26 per cent lower, mainly because large M&A deals recorded in 2020 were not repeated, the UN trade body has said. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Investment Trends Monitor published on Wednesday said global foreign direct investment flows showed … FDI flows to India slip 26 per cent in 2021: UN report
BEIJING (TIP) : China further reduced bank lending costs Thursday in the latest move to boost its stuttering economy, providing some much-needed support to the country’s beleaguered developers. Property firm shares and bonds surged on the fresh rate cut from People’s Bank of China — the second in two months — days after Beijing reported … China cuts lending rates, boosting property firms